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Dishcloth Gourd / Katsunobu Kawahito - Hechima
- Product ID
- 0086
- Name
- Katsunobu Kawahito
- Profile
1922-219
A member of the Nitten Exhibition- Size
- 605mm x 1850mm
- Roller End Material
- Ceramic
- Material of the Work
- Japanese paper
- Price
- JPY 210,000
- Stock Condition
- In stock
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- Description
A dishcloth gourd is a climbing plant. The vitality of the vine is very strong and the plant fast-growing. Therefore, it is considered a symbol of longevity and connection. Its fruit somewhat resembles a cucumber. The young fruit is eaten as a vegetable. Unlike the young fruit, the fully ripened fruit is rather fibrous and is used to make bath sponges.
This is a painting of dishcloth gourds by Katsunobu Kawahito. A painting of a dishcloth gourd is very rare, adding even more uniqueness his diverse painting style. The depictions of fresh, green fruits and vines make us feel the strong vitality of the plant. The slender branches give a distinct sprightliness to his work. Katsunobu Kawahito is often very taken by familiar objects, and his high sensitivity towards commonplace nature re-embellishes nature for his viewers.